The juxtaposition of modern and classical attractions, such
as the Museum of Contemporary Art and the magnificent palaces is among the main
reasons that travelers cannot resist visiting Tehran, the capital of Iran. One of
those classical sightseeing is Niavaran Palace, last Pahlavi Shah’s and
Empress' resident. The cultural and historical complex of Niavaran is located in
a charming garden in an eleven hectare area, with three main handsome
monuments (Niavaran palace, Sahebqaraniye Palace and Glorious Ahmad Shahi Pavilion) which was built in the closing days
of the Qajar period.
Ahmad Shahi Pavilion, is a two-storied
building, consisting of a hall with a marble pond at the center surrounded by
rooms and corridors at the ground floor and a central hall with a four sided
porch at the second floor. Also, the well-formed wooden shelves of the second
floor, have been installed all around the main walls to miraculously echo the
sounds of noble music instruments played by Iranian talented musicians. Ahmad Shahi pavilion after a restoration and
interior additions was utilized as the residence and office of Reza Pahlavi.
The palace’s walls were also renovated during the Cultural Heritage Week in the
year 2000.
Ahmad Shahi Pavilion, Niavaran Palace.Tehran,Iran |
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